Ernest Kumi: Akufo-Addo Gets Loud Reception in Akwatia, Sprays Cash at One Week
- Akufo-Addo was one of several high-profile guests who attended the one-week observance of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi
- The former President reunited with some of the executives in his administration, including the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
- His moments at the event grounds as he interacted with supporters have stoked a frenzy on social media
Ghana's former president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, attended the one-week observance for the late Member of Parliament for the Akwatia constituency, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Source: Facebook
The memorial even in honour of the late MP, was held at the Akyem Wenchi Funeral Grounds on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Ernest Kumi was a member of Akufo-Addo's New Patriotic Party. He died on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 40 from a heart attack.
The late MP was one of the young politicians tipped to help the NPP's resurgence after the party's seismic loss to the National Democratic Congress in the 2024 presidential elections.
Many top officials from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Matthew Opoku-Prempeh and Minority Leader of Parliament Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, were present at the solemn event.
Akufo-Addo's arrival at the event grounds was met with a loud reception from supporters. They hailed and cheered him on as the president alighted from his car and made his way to the stage.
The memorial event in honour of the late MP was held at the Akyem Wenchi Funeral Grounds on Friday, August 29, 2025
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the former president was seen interacting with a group of traditional performers.
He took out a fat wad of 200 cedi notes and, without counting, doled it out to one of the drummers.
Akufo-Addo's arrival in Akwatia
AKufo-Addo's moments in Akwatia stir reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
Me said:
You have something to say about an 82-year-old man who has built generational wealth for his unborn generations? Wonsu wo ho
ampomah0_07 wrote:
Former president wey get hype pass current president sef he get aura and eveything !!!!❤️❤️
Her majesty 709😍😍😍😍 remarked:
Nana has really surprised me ooh waoooooow nana u will do all I hvnt seen president giving money out like this . God bless u
Abynaa❤️😍 Pinamang🌹❤️ noted:
Nana Addo dey count d money in pocket befr he cash out😂😂😂 he be smart man since since😂😂😂
His Excellency 👑 commented:
Akuffo Addo got 3 of his family on our currency and y’all think this man is some broke person before been president ,if we talk Ghana it’s Nana Addo ❤️
S1Empire shared:
Appiah Stadium will say anytime Nana Addo is giving out money he doesn’t count he just bring it out.
Jelf_Justice added:
Preman no dey count before releasing ooo 👏👏👏😃😃showboy for a reason 😄
Tagoe Sisters 'twin' in Akwatia
In a related story, YEN.comgh reported that Tagoe Sisters had courted attention with their appearance at Ernest Kumi's one-week observance.
Tagoe Sisters, composed of twins Lydia Dedei and Elizabeth Korkoi Tagoe, showed up at the event to show their support for the late MP.
They arrived in matching traditional mourning attire that caught the eye.
Source: YEN.com.gh
